Make a plan. Just in case you do not get the grades you need for your firm or insurance choices. And prepare yourself for that possibility of things not going the way you’d like them to.
Start researching Clearing courses early so that you can create a shortlist and approach universities early too. They will no doubt have teams in place to answer any of your questions and help you along your Clearing journey.
If you are feeling stressed at any point, talk to your family members, teachers and tutors. They are there to help and support you through your Clearing journey too.
Being prepared and getting everything in order ahead of results day will make the day much less stressful – and mean that you are already sure of what you want to do should you not get the grades you were hoping for.
On the day you make the call, it's a good idea to have your UCAS Clearing number ready and know your tariff points for the course you're asking about. We might ask you a few questions about why you're applying and what appeals to you about studying with us, and you're welcome to ask us questions too, so have some ready.
There are also lots of mental health resources that you can access for free from organisations such as Student Minds – the UK’s student mental health charity. They specialise in student wellbeing and have created Student Space to help young people manage stress and anxiety, and find support.
